Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian wineries
Alto Adige, the Riesling from Juval Castle beneath Messner’s castle. The Unterortl Juval Castle Estate confirms Alto Adige’s value as a model of balance between grape variety, vineyard, and terroir. On the slopes of the Val Venosta, a Riesling with a strong identity is born, linked to the history of the Messner family.
Campi Flegrei, Falanghina grown on an active volcano. The Loffredo family continues a heroic viticulture in a complex and fascinating volcanic area. Their agricultural history began in the 19th century and today focuses on the valorization of the Phlegraean Falanghina.
Kettmeir, technology and mountain bubbles in Alto Adige. The Alto Adige winery reopens after a major structural investment, focusing on gentle technology, hospitality, and wine storytelling to strengthen the positioning of this mountain sparkling wine.
Andreola, heroic viticulture in the Valdobbiadene DOCG The Col San Martino company enhances the Valdobbiadene region through 250 parcels, 110 hectares of vineyards, and nearly a million bottles annually, confirming the role of manual viticulture in the UNESCO hills.
Terre de’ Trinci Winery takes center stage in Bellaria. The Umbrian winery promotes DOCG, DOC, organic, and sustainable wines at an event dedicated to the region’s history and certified quality.
Cantina Valtidone celebrates 60 harvests. The Piacenza-based cooperative celebrates a long production history, confirming the bond between tradition, territory, and future prospects.
Pasetti Wineries, sea and vineyards in Francavilla al Mare. An evening dedicated to Pasetti wines highlighted the connection between the Abruzzo coast, seafood cuisine, and mountain viticulture.
Cantine Fraponti, Girò returns to the forefront in Sardinia. With Pintadera 2025, Cantine Fraponti relaunches Girò, a historic and rare grape variety from southern Sardinia, in a rosé version.
Tenuta San Giaime, Sicilian wine and an international project. In Gangi, in the Madonie mountains, Lisa Ann’s winemaking project was born, featuring wines produced from high-altitude vineyards and a strong communication component.
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Conegliano, focus on sustainable viticulture and integrated pest management. The Municipality of Conegliano has launched a refresher course for winemakers, dedicated to plant protection products, integrated pest management, organic farming, and sustainable management of hillside vineyards.
Valpolicella, wine tourism between Verona and Lake Garda. San Giorgio di Valpolicella has established itself as a symbolic village for Veronese wine tourism, thanks to its vineyards, history, landscape, and proximity to Lake Garda.
Fortified wines are revisiting Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala as products with great personality, capable of speaking to the modern consumer as well.
Valter Bosticardo and the Gamba di Pernice The recovery of a rare vine becomes a symbol of biodiversity and climate adaptation, with the Calosso DOC the result of an identity journey.
Alcohol-free wine on Etna Cantine Patria brings the topic of alcohol-free wine to the forefront of “Storie da Bere,” confirming its growing focus on new consumers and international markets.
Montepulciano awards Cellar Master of the Year: Antonio Troisi of the Raspanti winery receives recognition from the Consortium of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, highlighting a key figure in the supply chain.
Piedmont, experiments with low- and zero-alcohol wines With the Interreg “Devin0” project, Piedmont is testing low- and zero-alcohol wines from native grape varieties such as Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese, Moscato, and Brachetto.
Fine wines, Italy drives Liv-Ex recovery The secondary market for fine wines shows positive signs in the first months of 2026, with significant performances for Barolo, Masseto, Soldera and other major Italian labels.
Romagnolo gin awarded in London Alba87 Gin, also born from the connection with the Albana grape, wins new recognition at the 2026 World Gin Awards, confirming the value of the fusion between wine and distillation.
International
Bollinger, La Grande Année Rosé 2018 The Champagne house confirms its style with a cuvée of great tradition: vinification in wood, long aging on the lees and a strong influence of Pinot Noir.
Vinitaly looks to Brazil and China. After Verona, Vinitaly restarts with Wine South America in Bento Gonçalves and Wine to Asia in Shenzhen, focusing on markets that are still small but strategic for the future growth of Italian wine.
Costa Smeralda, fine wines and international luxury Wine remains an integral part of the luxury experience on the Costa Smeralda, with its fine Champagnes, Bordeaux wines, Italian fine wines, and high-profile international clientele.
Wine events
Euganean Wines at Villa dei Vescovi From May 8th to 10th, 2026, Villa dei Vescovi hosts the event dedicated to the Euganean Hills, with FAI and Strada del Vino committed to promoting the area.
Saturday of the Winemaker in Rende On May 23, 2026, FIVI will bring the Calabrian format to an urban space for the first time, bringing independent winemakers, the public, and operators together.
Porto Cervo Wine & Food Festival The event kicks off the Costa Smeralda season, showcasing wine, haute cuisine, luxury hospitality, and top international labels.
Showcooking in Bellaria with Cantina Terre de’ Trinci: An event dedicated to pairing cuisine, certified wines, and the stories of Umbrian excellence.
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Historic winery in Trentino. Family-owned since 1912, just a few kilometers from Rovereto: 14 hectares of land, over 13 vineyards, a modern operational cellar, and a production potential of up to 400,000 bottles per year.
Two strategic winemaking assets between Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Friuli. A confidential transaction uniting a historic Prosecco DOC/DOCG company and a complete Friulian estate, creating an integrated platform for production, winemaking, packaging, and distribution.
Moriago della Battaglia, an industrial hub in the heart of Veneto’s manufacturing region. A 49,000 m2 site with approved building permit, ideal for manufacturing and logistics development in the Northeast.
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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian wineries
Andreola, the heroic winery of Valdobbiadene DOCG. In the heart of the UNESCO Prosecco Superiore hills, Andreola confirms its heroic viticulture model: 110 hectares of vineyards, approximately 250 parcels, and nearly 980,000 bottles annually. Quality comes from challenging slopes, manual labor, and a strong territorial identity.
Conte Vistarino focuses on premium Pinot Noir. In Oltrepò Pavese, the historic estate led by Ottavia Vistarino strengthens its premium positioning, reducing volumes and enhancing the Bertone, Tavernetto, and Pernice crus. Pinot Noir becomes a strategic link between history, elegance, and high-end dining.
Kettmeir renovates its winery with technology and storytelling. The historic South Tyrolean winery, part of the Herita Marzotto group, has completed a major renovation of its winery, with an investment of nearly €10 million. The goal: to enhance its mountain bubbles with gentle technology and a more engaging experience for the public.
Casa Paladin looks to 2026 between family roots and new projects. The Veneto-based group continues to grow by promoting diverse territories, from the parent company in Annone Veneto to the Franciacorta of Castello Bonomi, where a 2011 Riserva with over 120 months on the lees was presented.
Mosnel in Franciacorta promotes biodiversity and landscape. The winery confirms the importance of the coexistence of forests and vineyards. An increasingly relevant model, where biodiversity, climate balance, and agronomic quality become concrete tools for strengthening the vineyard.
Vicobarone Winery Improves Grape Prices. The Piacenza cooperative reverses course: the average price of grapes from the 2025 harvest rises to €43 per quintal, compared to €34 the previous year. This is a positive sign for the 125 contributing members.
La Calcinara and the Conero Rosé In the Marche region, La Calcinara’s Mun rosé joins the new Conero Rosato DOCG. This represents an important step for a pure Montepulciano wine, already considered one of Italy’s best rosés for its quality-price ratio.
Gran Premio Metodo Classico Pas Dosé debuts in Puglia. A new limited-edition winemaking project, created by Titti Dell’Erba and Irene Sindaco, is born, featuring a Metodo Classico Pas Dosé blend of Fiano and Aglianico vinified as a white wine. The 48-month sur lie version is being previewed.
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Fine wines, the secondary market restarts with Italy and Champagne in the spotlight. The Liv-Ex shows signs of recovery after the first four months of 2026. Italy stands out with labels such as Bruno Giacosa’s Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva 2016, Bartolo Mascarello’s Barolo 2019, Masseto 2022, and Soldera Case Basse.
Wine and art, an increasingly strategic connection . More and more Italian wineries are investing in the relationship between wine, art, and territory. From Antinori to Planeta, from Ca’ del Bosco to Ceretto, art becomes a tool for identity, communication, and tourism development.
Lugana VITAE, the scientific map of the denomination is born. The Lugana Consortium presents a research project dedicated to the relationship between soil, climate, and grape variety. The goal is to develop a true scientific identity card for the denomination, useful for both production and communication.
The mystery of the “punt” under the bottle The recessed bottom of bottles arises from technical and historical reasons: stability, resistance to pressure, and the tradition of glassblowing. Today, however, in many productions, it tends to be reduced for economic and environmental reasons.
Independent Winemakers: Entrepreneurial Continuity Prevails. According to the SDA Bocconi analysis of FIVI winemakers, the majority of companies have no ongoing capital transactions. This data confirms a strong desire for continuity and entrepreneurial independence.
Etruscan wine returns to Manciano. A cultural event dedicated to the production and consumption of wine 2,500 years ago brings attention to the profound connection between wine, archaeology, and territorial identity.
Italian agri-food exports exceed €70 billion . The Italian food & beverage sector confirms its strength: exports will exceed €70 billion in 2025. Sustainability, innovation, and quality remain the key drivers of growth.
Young people and agriculture: only 9% choose the fields. The CIA survey highlights the difficulty the agricultural sector faces in attracting young people. However, agriculture and innovation can become a new field, where artificial intelligence can support, without replacing, human labor.
International
Burgundy, the paradox that supports prices. Burgundy grows because it can’t. With historic borders and essentially immutable appellations, supply remains limited while international demand continues to support the value of the most prestigious wines.
EU-Mercosur, tariff agreement and new trade prospects. The agreement between the European Union and Mercosur provides for the progressive elimination of most tariffs between the two blocs. This opens up opportunities for the European agri-food sector, but also raises questions about competition and the protection of production.
US tariffs, uncertainty weighs on Italian wine. Unione Italiana Vini, with its president Lamberto Frescobaldi, emphasizes how the decisions and judicial rejections in the United States are increasing uncertainty for Italian companies, already exposed to a strategic market.
Vinitaly relaunches its promotion in Brazil and China. After Vinitaly 2026, Veronafiere is restarting with Wine South America in Brazil and Wine to Asia in Shenzhen. South America and Asia remain areas with high potential for diversifying Italian wine exports.
Loire, growing interest in Marie-Lise and Thomas Batardière The wines of the French couple confirm the allure of the small artisanal Loire productions, increasingly sought-after and often the object of close attention from enthusiasts and collectors.
Bad Ragaz, the problem of margins in the restaurant industry. A Swiss restaurant reignites the debate over the decline in alcohol consumption in restaurants. Without beverages, especially wine and spirits, the profitability of the restaurant industry becomes more fragile.
Krug recounts the philosophy of the House Olivier Krug and Julie Cavil open the doors of the Maison de Famille, confirming the value of hospitality, memory and blending as central elements of the Krug legend.
Farewell to Roberto Mostini Roberto Mostini, food critic and expert on French wines, has passed away. A free and knowledgeable figure, he played a leading role in Italian food and wine communication.
Wine events
ReWine Canavese 2026 at Ivrea Castle. The sixth edition of the event showcases Alpine wine and the Canavese winemaking heritage, with tastings, cultural events, and opportunities for learning.
Matasci Open Cellars in Ticino On Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th, Matasci Vini opens the doors of its Tenero winery with tastings, tours, and new labels, including Selezione d’Ottobre Rosato and Keramis Bianco.
Borgo Conventi celebrates Cantine Aperte on May 30th and 31st. The Friulian winery, part of the Villa Sandi group, offers tours, tastings, live music, and a food workshop dedicated to ‘likrofi.
Benetton Foundation: Wine, Landscape, and Architecture From May 23 to August 2, Ca’ Scarpa in Treviso hosts the exhibition “Cultures and Landscapes of Wine,” dedicated to the relationship between architecture, vineyard landscapes, and production identity.
Final summary
Today’s review highlights a wine sector increasingly divided between rarity, terroir, and storytelling. On the one hand, fine wines, Burgundy, and the most iconic Italian labels, are growing; on the other, wineries are investing in biodiversity, technology, art, architecture, and hospitality.
The message is clear: wine is no longer just a product, but a system. Those who succeed in combining territorial identity, entrepreneurial vision, and international markets will gain greater strength in the coming years.
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Italian wineries
Maculan Winery appears on the set of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The Breganze winery appears in the film with two bottles of Acininobili, a sweet Vespaiola wine. A presence with strong communicative value for Italian wine.
Le Monde and the Pinot Bianco of Western Friuli The Friulian estate focuses on precision, single-varietal and understanding of the territory, with 120 hectares of vineyards and a strong identity in white wines.
Tinazzi between Amarone, Metodo Classico, and experimentation. The Veronese family confirms a dynamic vision: from Garda to Puglia, up to resistant vines, with a broad and contemporary production strategy.
Cantine Iannella presents Intus Nel Sannio, a Falanghina aged in amphorae, a symbol of family continuity, innovation, and territorial valorization.
Caruso & Minini looks at the present of Sicilian wine. In Marsala, Stefano Caruso describes a Sicily capable of innovating with elegance, sustainability, and new projects like Perluci.
Cantina del Fucino closes “Taste & Discover.” Wine becomes culture, history, and knowledge through a series of meetings that combined tasting, local culture, and social reflection.
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Valtènesi, elegance between sun and lake The Brescia-based Garda area confirms its position as one of Lombardy’s most distinctive areas, with Groppello and Valtènesi DOC rosé wines increasingly popular.
Bardolino: continuity, wine tourism, and a new production protocol . Fabio Dei Micheli is confirmed as head of the Consortium. The appellation encompasses 2,400 hectares, 817 members, and 21 million bottles by 2025.
CMO Wine: €323.9 million for the 2026/2027 campaign . Significant resources for promotion, investments, and vineyards. Over €98 million will be allocated to promoting Italian wine in non-EU countries.
Cooperation against vineyard abandonment. The crisis in the sector threatens to weaken social protection in the countryside. The key issue is not only production, but also territorial and generational.
New wine formats Cans, mini bottles, bag-in-boxes, and 0.5-liter formats respond to new consumer trends: convenience, moderation, sustainability, and price.
Sfuso Buono relaunches bag-in-box. Alessandra Costa’s project breathes new life into quality bulk food, with e-commerce, social media, and a language that’s accessible to new generations.
Italian wine exports decline in 2025. According to “Wine Numbers,” Italian exports stood at €7.78 billion, a 4% decline. Veneto leads the way, while Campania, Liguria, Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Puglia are growing.
Casauria DOCG: A new denomination in Abruzzo. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo subzone becomes DOCG. The first eligible vintage will be 2024.
Marsala calls for greater attention to wine. Some local producers are asking mayoral candidates to discuss sustainability, business development, and wine tourism.
Drones in agriculture: regulations and expertise are needed. The Cuneo case highlights the need for proper use of technology in the fields, avoiding improvisation.
International
Ryanair calls for alcohol restrictions at airports. Michael O’Leary proposes a ban on alcohol sales in the early hours and a maximum of two drinks per passenger, following problems caused by drunken travellers.
Italian wine is looking to foreign markets with new tools. CMO promotion, new formats, and positioning strategies confirm how crucial exports remain, especially in a period of weaker global consumption.
Wine events
The Milan Wine Week and Wine List Italia awards the Italian Dining Room Excellence Award to 30 dining room leaders: maîtres, sommeliers, and hospitality professionals who are increasingly crucial to restaurant success.
Villa Sceriman celebrates the purple artichoke and wines of the Euganean Hills. Sunday, May 17th, a day of tastings, local products, music, and winery tours.
Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie at the 2026 Giro d’Italia The denomination will be the Official Wine of the Giro d’Italia, Giro Women and Giro Next Gen thanks to the partnership with RCS Sports & Events.
Aosta Valley wines at Castello Gamba. Tastings dedicated to the DOP wines of the Aosta Valley on Saturday, May 16, to mark the 70th anniversary of the École Hôtelière.
Spazio Villalta dedicates a vertical tasting to the “Head of State”. AIS FVG offers a tasting of Loredan Gasparini’s famous wine, featuring six historic vintages.
SIP & FEEL at Cantina Valpanera in Fiumicello, Sunday, May 17th: guided meditation, vineyard walk, and sensory tasting.
Calici DiVini at the Fortezza in Civitella del Tronto On May 16th and 17th, the Fortezza will host tastings, meetings with producers, and the promotion of local excellence.
Vini Bagnanti 2026 On June 20, in San Vincenzo, 50 artisanal wineries will be the protagonists of a seaside tasting dedicated to wine, landscape and sustainability.
Isolabella in the Langhe area of Asti. A nature project enhances the relationship between vineyards, biodiversity, landscape, and rural rebirth.
Final summary
The day confirms that the Italian wine sector is undergoing a period of transformation. On the one hand, there are challenges: declining consumption, declining exports, the risk of vineyard abandonment, and the need for new regulations for technologies and markets. On the other, strong signs of a response emerge: new formats, international promotion, growing appellations, wineries capable of innovating, and regions focusing on identity, wine tourism, and culture.
The message is clear: Italian wine cannot stand still. It must dominate the markets, better communicate its identity, innovate without losing its soul, and transform each terroir into tangible value.
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Ceretto opens Le Brunate in the La Morra cru. In the heart of the Langhe, Le Brunate opens, a new Ceretto space combining wine, cuisine, contemporary art, and landscape. A table immersed in the Barolo vineyards, with works and artistic references that strengthen the connection between territory, hospitality, and culture.
Tenuta Casali offers a “Murder Mystery Picnic” at Mercato Saraceno. The winery combines tastings, nature, and entertainment: on Saturday, May 9th, visitors can enjoy an experience including a farm snack, estate wines, and mysteries to solve among the vines.
Cantine Dei, between architecture, music, and Nobile di Montepulciano In Montepulciano, Cantine Dei is presented as an example of the integration of landscape, sustainable architecture, travertine, music, and excellent wine production.
Organic wine from 22 female producers enters Bvlgari restaurants. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts promotes Italian organic wine with a menu dedicated to 22 female producers, from north to south, focusing on sustainability, territorial identity, and biodiversity.
The Marsciano Nord wineries launch the “Winery Passport.” A grassroots territorial promotion tool is being developed in Umbria, designed to showcase an agricultural and winemaking microdistrict founded on community, quality, and respect for the environment.
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Mastroberardino: Wine must return to being a leader in change. Piero Mastroberardino calls on the industry to shift gears: less passive defense and more promotion of the positive values of wine, from the Mediterranean diet to social interaction, from the region to the economy.
Cooperation to combat vineyard abandonment. Declining profitability and a lack of generational turnover are putting many Italian winegrowing areas at risk. Cooperation is seen as a key social and economic tool for keeping these areas alive.
€6.5 million to promote non-EU Emilia-Romagna wines. The Emilia-Romagna Region is launching a new call for proposals for 2026-2027 to support the international presence of wineries, with particular attention to smaller businesses.
Premium vineyards remain strategic assets According to Alexander Hall of Knight Frank, despite the slower wine market, quality vineyards remain attractive alternative assets, especially in countries like Italy, which are rich in prestigious terroirs.
Wine must be brought back to the center of the table. A critical reflection invites us to overcome excessive prices and collectible logic, recovering the convivial, cultural and everyday value of wine.
Spritz, the symbol of the Italian aperitif. Focus on the recipe for the Spritz, an Italian cocktail that has become international, made with prosecco or white wine, Aperol or Campari, soda, ice, and orange.
Truffles as an ally of wine In the Marche region, a new approach to revitalization is proposed: combining wine and truffles as integrated territorial experiences, capable of enhancing culture, forests, cuisine, and local identity.
Oslavia and the seven winemakers of Ribolla In Gorizia, the story of Ribolla di Oslavia becomes a story of borders, resilience and viticultural rebirth, thanks to producers such as Radikon, Gravner, Prinčič and La Castellada.
Pietro Monti: Wine Beyond Sight A story that explores the relationship between wine, disability, and sensitivity, demonstrating how the wine experience is not only visual, but also cultural, tactile, olfactory, and human.
International
US tariffs: wine imports to decline in 2025. American tariffs and declining consumption have impacted wine imports into the United States. According to the data analyzed, the decline has primarily affected key markets such as New York, California, and Texas.
Dom Pérignon presents three vintages together The French maison has simultaneously launched Dom Pérignon Vintage 2017, Vintage 2008 Plénitude 2 and Rosé Vintage 2010, focusing on the concept of harmony as a stylistic key.
Cross-border Wine and Rose Festival At the Winery of Friendship and Peace, located between Italy and Slovenia, 17 winemakers will participate in an event dedicated to rosé, sparkling rosé, and floral white wines, a symbol of collaboration between border territories.
Wine events
Majenca 2026 in San Dorligo della Valle From May 7th to 12th, the historic event dedicated to wine, oil, art, music, and the local community returns, with popular wine tastings and cultural initiatives.
Verona Natural Wine in Montorio: A day with 32 Veronese natural wine producers, free tastings, and a special Ribolla vertical tasting with Mateja Gravner.
Vertical tasting of the “Capo di Stato” in Udine The AIS Friuli Venezia Giulia is organizing a tasting dedicated to the famous wine of Loredan Gasparini, with six historic vintages guided by producer Lorenzo Palla.
Grignolino&Co. Preview in Casale Monferrato On Sunday, May 10th, wine, literature, music, and tastings will enliven the Casale Monferrato Castle to showcase Grignolino and the Casale Monferrato region.
Wine Notes in Aieta In the Calabrian village, from May 8th to 10th, music, wine and local traditions meet in the setting of the “Vino da aMare” event.
Collective Agricultural Identity Itineraries in Vinci On May 10th, the calendar restarts in Tuscany, with a journey through Leonardo’s places, food stops, local wines and the promotion of agricultural identity.
The Casa del Moscato di Saracena is born. A permanent space dedicated to Moscato di Saracena, a unique passito wine in the world for its production method and identity, is taking shape in Calabria.
The fourth edition of the Intravino Cup dedicated to Brunello di Montalcino has begun, with 64 Brunello wineries competing for popular votes, humor, and enthusiast participation.
Campania Stories 2026 The second day of the event is dedicated to Campania’s red wines, with a focus on Aglianico, Piedirosso, Lacryma Christi, and other regional varietals.
Gourmet Cellars in Cogne From June 5th to 7th, the Aosta Valley event dedicated to local dishes, regional wines, craft beers, and mountain conviviality returns.
Open Cellars in Tuscany The event organized by the Tuscan Wine Tourism Movement returns on May 30th and 31st, increasingly focused on organized, innovative, and accessible wine tourism experiences.
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